My son introduced me to Tool. He was obsessed with them. I love them, too. He and his wife even took me to a Tool concert. It was mind-blowing. My son died recently at 46. I am getting a Third Eye tattoo to commemorate him. I am broken, but listening to Tool brings wonderful memories of him.
I'm a recovering meth addict I injected at least a 8 ball a day for years . This song perfectly describes addiction . It reminds me why I can't go back and that there's nothing to go back to . 18 months clean and sober today . . .
Just quit fentynal last sunday morning. Sunday night thru thrusday was a nightmare. 18 years of this shit. Waking up christmas morning completely sober and feeling better than expected.
@@TJ-W Sadly that "better than expected" feeling becomes boring and mundane quickly and many people go back to whatever they were doing even harder than before. I'm there now, and all the reasons I drank are glaring me in the face and I cannot escape them without drinking or using.
@@ramsesosirus holy fuck take some responsibility dude you’re just burying your head in the sand it’s sad it’s an illusion with drugs and once I saw that at least I didn’t have a lie as a vice things are still difficult for me but that doesn’t change no matter what I take Deletion is always in the cards for myself. But in no way is a lie like drugs or alcohol going to be the reason.
All these comments of people saying that they’ve ended their addiction or have been sober for a while. All of you amazing people keep strong and don’t give in. God bless you all.
"I want what I want." Even before heroin & alcohol addiction these lyrics tapped a vein & hit a nerve that went beyond rock bottom. No other song so accurately & profoundly depicts the gnawing emptiness & diseased shadow aspect of spiraling addiction & depression. It hurts just as much clean as it did during my dependence which is the hardest part of living with these conditions.
Never had an addiction problem. I loved someone who had / has ...wish I could understand it more. I loved him. He may have loved me, but possibly not bc of his problem. I ll never know
Alot of people interpret this video as someone struggling with addiction, but what i interpreted this song as for as long as i can remember listening to it, is someone dealing with the choices hes made in the past, and wanting to be free of them, while hating himself because of them, which for me is relatable. I was a liar, a snake, and a coward, and i still feel that way, and am reminded of all the people ive hurt. Im a shitty person, but im changing, and i use this song to remind myself to stay on the good path.
Personal evolution is everything. That you have recognized and accept responsibility for your previous faults and frailties demonstrates that you are currently engaged in the act of becoming an improved version of your old self. Congratulations my friend. Keep going!
Don't beat yourself up. That's our job! Just kidding. We all have the capacity for being shitty or wonderful. We can choose. You have chosen to be wonderful. Now just focus on that joy & do things with love ☸️💜
One of my closest friends died today of an 0verdose and he loved Tool more than any band. This is my first time listening to them and now I feel like he's with me thru this listening experience. Thank you tool.
@@blacknoob6666 you don't know what that man experienced? Don't judge "drug addicts". It could happen to anyone. Even you. They are having their own journey. Sad one.
Stay strong, because some of the worst situations of your life await you ahead. Maintain your conscious contact and build the strongest support system you can, cuz you will need them more than anything 🙏🤟
I didn’t understand this song when my dad would listen to it until i got older. It hurt knowing he battled addiction his whole life but he won in the end. He died the day after his birthday after finally being completely clean for 3 months. Tool reminds me of him, and I won’t ever stop listening to them.
You will make it without a doubt, you've come a long way. Don't knw if u'll c this or not, but if you do, wanna say thanks a mil, this comment i interpret as the universe telling me I'll do it too, 6 months for me now. Stay good bro, for real.@@43mackmobile
My best friend passed away in May of 2020 from alcoholism. When we were teenagers we would sit and talk late into the night about life, music, girls, and the things we wanted for our futures. So often Tool was the soundtrack to our conversations. I came here to listen to this because he's been on my mind lately and I wanted to remember what it felt like to still have my best friend. I wanted to relive, if only for a moment, the times when we were carefree and still naive to the harsh realities of life that would inevitably steal our youth and innocence.
Im sorry for the loss of your friend. Tool was on my radio a lot. I'm 41 now and I watched my ex slip into meth and so much more. Listening to this reminds me of my teen years with him. Addiction is a monster that destroys everything.
I also listen to Tool in order to feel closer to my best friend who passed. She was killed in an accident by a drunk driver. Words can't express how hard this shit is. Hang in there 🖤
Not really comfortable talking about my sobriety with anyone yet. For some reason i felt compelled to here. 5 months, 3 days, 2 hrs & 14 mins is when i last touched it. Thank u for this.
A lot of sober addicts don't because deep down they want to have that option, just in case, so they don't have to feel guilty of they take it because no one will judge them if no one knows.
I am five months sober and hearing this song now described me exactly how I was. Being a slave to the bottle. But now today I'm free one day at a time.
I remember getting ready to go to my night job, this coming on mtv, and when I heard those opening chords, I was hooked! I called in sick, ran to the store to get the cassette tape (cd was too expensive then) and have never looked back! That was a little over 25 years ago. Never thought I’d be in my 50’s and listening to TOOL. May I never stop, may they never stop!
I still remember when I was like 3,back in 2004 mtv played some reboots and this came up. I’ve been trying to find the same sound of the opening and I finally found it I can rest easy knowing I’m in parabola now
Tool changed my whole life... Into an awesome dream, but it'll happen, if and when want! Dieser Facettenreichtum, die melodiöse dröhenden Basslines, die original und neuartig sind...! Und, um nicht zu vergessen: Danny Carey, the best drummer! Unglaublich... Die Musik ist so vielschichtig und subtile wie das Booklet von Lateralus... Genug von mir
18 years sober this year in 2022,... one day at a time. Prayers to those who are still out there, sick and suffering in darkness, with the disease of alcoholism and/or drugs. I hope you find the light, and some peace, one day soon. 🙏 Stay strong and hang in there.
The breakdown "I am just a worthless liar, I am just an imbecile, I will only complicate you, trust in me and fall as well. I will find a center in you, I will chew it up and leave... Trust me" ALWAYS sends chills down my spine. I personally have never struggled with addiction but this song and band is truly amazing.
12yrs of alcoholism in the past today. Wish me luck... I relapsed. Sorry I let y'all down. I'm just going through shit but Holy crap I had no idea strangers would support me. That is very sweet. I'm gonna do this again. I'm crying right now typing this but I got more love on here than i get in person. Thank you all for your kindness and generosity. Seriously thank you 🤧✌❤
I felt the opposite this was the song that made me not care for tool. I wasnt crazy into them to begin with but this song is just too soft. For a rock song who wants to hear about someone "getting sober".?
Been sober for 9 years! 6/19/2011. I quit for my kids, especially for my son. I don't remember celebrating his 1st birthday. Quit a week after his 1st birthday cold turkey.
I wish my dad would stop using for me I’m his only kid but he don’t care he only cares about drugs and his girlfriend he’s been 21 days clean because he is in jail
I was sober for 7 years until 4 days ago. I lost my grandmother and aunt. my father in law passed yesterday. I'm hope u all stay strong and ask god for the strength overcome the worst times so as not to fall back. my grandmother loved me at my worst when no one else did. I'll get a hold of this. I got kids that need me. " it's hard when people don't understand addiction, "it's lonely
Maybe a lil late replying but I completely understand. I've had soberity, then lost it. It is lonely and it does suck. But some of us do understand. Stay strong, wish you the best and hope you're back on your feet. Things can't suck forever man. Even the sun shines on a dogs ass once in a while.
I think that part of it comes from stop motion (and other practical effects) being real. Even if they aren't totally convincing they are still real things that physically exist in reality which lends them a certain emotional weight that CGI very often lacks. This clip is disgustingly beautiful, and I love it. Another example would be the creatures in the Evil Dead movies. They aren't totally believable, but they do physically exist, which makes them somewhat "scarier" than most CGI monsters.
Tool's music has gotten me through the toughest times of my life. I had an undiagnosed brain tumour and ended up being on bipolar medication for over a decade before it was discovered. I fell in love with Tool as an apprentice, was privileged enough to see them live in the early 2000's. I know I'm not alone in expressing my gratitude for their hard work and commitment to the purity of their artform. I am doing ok now, I still feel a bit lost sometimes, but I'm certain I'm not the only one who values solitude and looks forward to what is next, whatever that may be
Lyrics There's a shadow just behind me Shrouding every step I take Making every promise empty Pointing every finger at me Waiting like a stalking butler Who upon the finger rests Murder now the path of must we Just because the son has come Jesus, won't you fucking whistle Something but the past and done? Jesus, won't you fucking whistle Something but the past and done? Why can't we not be sober? Just want to start this over And why can't we drink forever? I just want to start this over I am just a worthless liar I am just an imbecile I will only complicate you Trust in me and fall as well I will find a center in you I will chew it up and leave I will work to elevate you Just enough to bring you down Mother Mary, won't you whisper? Something but what's past and done Mother Mary, won't you whisper? Something but the past and done Why can't we not be sober? I just want to start this over And why can't we sleep forever? I just want to start this over Why? I am just a worthless liar I am just an imbecile I will only complicate you Trust in me and fall as well I will find a center in you I will chew it up and leave Trust me Trust me Trust me Trust me Trust me Why can't we not be sober? I just want to start things over And why can't we sleep forever? I just want to start this over Why? I want what I want I want what I want I want what I want I want what I want
My dad showed this to me when I was 12. A few months later, he spiraled into chaos with addictions. I am 20 now and I wish I understood what he was trying to tell me sooner.
It was not your responsibility to understand that. He was not right to ask that of you, though I am sure he didn't have the capacity to comprehend that at the time. In short, it was not your fault..
I remember when just a few months ago I was listening to this while I was still a complete junky, blowing whatever I could to stay away from being sober but at the same time praying for someone in my family to find me the way I was and save me, I’m now 3 months sober and I still listen to this track because of the fact that it holds a major part of my heart. When I was addicted I dreamt of being a kid quite literally, I dreamt of not having any of the stresses I had and everything being perfect again, but woke up with everything the same, and that made me keep going back. The clarity that sobriety gives you after giving a good portion of your life to drugs is insane, you see what you’ve done to the people around you. How you’ve harmed people, you get some memories back but from what I’ve Been told they’ll never fully come back. It’s insane but to anyone who wants to sober up try to make the effort, remove yourself from the situation if you’re strong enough and kick your demons asses. And once it’s over you’ll be stronger than you’ve ever been
Good for you, but I usually don't advise people to wait around hoping for someone to save them from their lives. It's a crap shoot. I guess it depends who you have, but at my lowest point ever I had to save myself. You need the same strengths to stick with it, so you might as well use the strength to get yourself out. That's my experience, anyway.
Remember bros. Drugs arent waht makes you addicted. Its the mentality you have behind them. Its all kn your head and the feeling you get that your receptors become attached too. You can fight it. YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU REALIZE. DONT EVER GIVE UP. YOU ARE A KING AND QUEEN! JUST KNOW IM BEHIND YOU ALL IN SPIRIT!
Not an alcoholic but this song still had a special meaning to me when it came out. I suffered from heavy panic disorder and depression, drinking would make it better but the panic would always hit me harder when I sobered up. Finally got on the right meds and have been doing great since. Respect to everyone who has overcome alcoholism and gotten their addiction under control!
This is impressive. As a guy who has tried making stop motion, I can say that you will need to be the most patient human being ever to take pictures, create, and move the characters frame by frame.
Thank god for music like this so we realize we are not alone when life is overwhelming. I grew up Catholic and like the story of Jesus as well. But when life, people, and the world get you down. You need to have faitha and find that fight inside yourself. Love everyone, but surround yourself with good people. God bless.
@@overused6632 Yeah I kind of get still being addicted maybe after 1 year, especially with alcoholism, but 16 years? Ain't no way you have an addiction with it anymore, it's like someone who's never smoked a cigarette in his life saying he hasn't smoked a cigarette since (his birth year).
@@MaxFax3248 Dude that's like saying I'm proud of my brother for never having smoked in his life, duh I am but it's not like he should be celebrated for it.
@@berserkeraztec1039 feel you. I hated liquor until I had to stop the good shit and needed a cheap alternative to get wasted. still better than being sober.
My boyfriend whom I've known for almost two years now but I recently started dating introduced me to TOOL. He talked to me a few times about them and told me earlier this year that he was gonna see TOOL live. He asked me if I liked them and I said no because at the time I had only heard 2 or 3 songs by them, so I assumed I wouldn't enjoy their music. Recently within these past 3 or 4 months I've been listening to some TOOL songs because i know that my boyfriend really enjoys them. This song being one of them. I am almost 8 months clean of something that isn't exactly what this song is talking about, but i feel like I can understand and relate to it. Everytime i listen to sober i get reminded of why i want to stay clean and how I never want to live that life again. It reminds me of how bad it was and what i don't miss from that point in my life. But this song also reminds me of my boyfriend as he showed me this band and hes one of the reasons i want to stay clean for. He has shown me endless love and support and i dont know what i wouldve done without him being there for me. I'm very thankful that i changed my mind on this band and I get to listen to this song becuase its become one that I will continue to love and come back to at my worst and best moments. Thank you.
This one song got me legitimately sober. Drank for so long and after hearing it the first time, realized how fucked up I was. Song is haunting and amazing.
I remember seeing and hearing this for the first time on MTV (back when they actually played music...mourn for those days) and was blown away. Been a Tool fan since.
Yep I knew the song from the radio already but seeing this video on MTV as a younger dude freaked me the fuck out. What an incredible song and really cool video.
"I will work to elevate you, just enough to bring you down." So very true because once your in "That place" you don't come back quite the same... Drugs and alcohol slowly rob you of your happiness and enjoyment for just about everything in life. Trust me, if you don't do drugs please never do. Worst decision I've ever made was trying to self medicate my depression this way, it just makes it worse. Edit: been sober for around 3 years at this point, feeling better than ever!
8 months of no smoking. Feeling great. This song is a great example of what I felt on my previous 20 unsuccesful attempts. Keep it up brothers and sisters!
Just "20 unsuccessful attempts"? Mark Twain once said, "“Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times.” Good for you, I'm on my thousandth time.
Almost 4 years sober from alcohol and this song is one of the reasons! If you’re suffering from alcoholism listen to this song, get the lyrics, and song along it’ll make you think twice before picking up a bottle again! 💯🖤🙏🏽
If I could stay sober, maybe I'd feel less dead inside, but it's easier said than done. I've tried countless times now and I always give in to the pain, one day I'll give up once and for all. You ever feel something before it happens and know it to be true? That's how chronic depression, melancholy, and suicidal ideation makes things feel, almost as if there's no way to stop yourself from destroying yourself to forget the pain of this world.
To the guy who discovered Tool at 51, I'm 63 and just heard Sober on the radio and loved it. Looked into the band and BAM!! I haven't stopped listening to Tool since. I still jam to the others but always finish the night with plenty of Tool. Their addicting with such great songs
one of the best bands we have had as humanity. The raw emotion thats put into these songs is unlike any other music i have found. Seen them live on the 25th and they sound like studio quality still.
Just tonight 11/15/2023, someone recommended that I listen to Schism and Sober, never having listened to Tool before. Wow...I have a lot of listening to do. This year has been all things 80's/90's/Seattle grunge (I love Alice in Chains from the Layne era). Tool seems to be fitting in with the sound I never knew I loved. All this at age 68.
What’s cringe is that you live in a shit world with nothing to look forward to, and you think you’re cool and can get on the internet and say hurp durr oLd pPl arE CriNge. Enjoy your shit life douchebag, your face is cringe
believe it or not but when i was 14 i used to go to austin access channel and listen to raw time and visit with dave the guy running it and he used to promote good bands as much as possible and he had a basket of cds he would let you choose from and that was the first time i heard tool opiate. i got the cd demo and haven't stopped listening since! amazing band and beginning album.
My oldest brother was the biggest tool fan as a teenager, played the living hell out of their albums and drove my parents crazy. He later got addicted to meth and hit rock bottom. He's sober almost 10 years now, an interstate trucker and still listens to Tool
This song always makes me think about what my mom went through trying to quit drinking (she never succeeded) alcohol is probably the worst drug to ever exist and its perfectly legal
Honestly tool is and always will remain as my favourite artist to sing me through tough times, Am just a kid who is in high school but i know for a fact that these guys will be in my head till the grave.
It's cool to see younger generations genuinely enjoying and "getting" music from my childhood. Wonder how different things are for you compared to me. Walking around high school in the late 90s and early 00s jamming out to Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, etc with my Sony walkman and behind the neck headphones. Guess things aren't too terribly different today.
Work to elevate you just enough to bring you down...as a music writer I can legitimately tell you it was an honor to work for bands like tool and produce songs that last ever more...legitametly and surely I will divulge some people waste their lives writing music that is worthless
I could remember several years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms
Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.
Can you help me with the reliable source. I'm 64 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Greece. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
YES very sure of Dr.raymycology. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
YES very sure of Dr.raymycology. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
YES.. he’s Dr.raymycology. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I am ten months clean and sober today after my brother and dad both died in addiction i am no longer homeless and helping others. Believe it or not im actually a U.K Hip Hop rapper too lol and just found this band ! Great music ❤️ Whoever needs to read this , you are not alone, it WILL pass , take csre of yourselves
Me too. Lost my father to it. Used to drink and do heroin with him. Been off the smack for 8 years, full time at least with a slip here and there, but am 7 and 1/2 months off methadone and alcohol.
This was the first Tool song I ever heard in 1993, I was 13... completely changed my appreciation for music, I watched the video clip at about 2am on Rage and couldn't believe what I was seeing or hearing. Been a fan ever since.
@salazam 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Just because someone listens to the same music that they did when they were young, doesn't mean that they haven't listened to and enjoyed anything else since 🤣 what a stupid fkn comment.
@@salazam Not what he said, no need to be a c.....t. Being a fan doesn't mean you keep listening to them forever or never move to new bands. And listening to new bands has nothing to do with "developing as a person", that's a lame take. You can be the best person without haiving listened to music ever. For instance, I am a huge black sabbath fan and it's still my favourute band but i never listen to them anymore.
Strolling through the comments, I see a lot of my brothers and sisters in addiction. (By extension, most of us are brothers and sisters in mental illness as well.) I just celebrated 18 years clean, sober, and in recovery without a relapse. If you ever need to talk, just reach out.
I've been on methadone for 10 lousy years. I was never using Heroin just pain meds and it would have been so easy to stop taking them but I thought methadone would make me happy (I suffer from depression and anxiety (my entire life) but it just makes me depressed, so much I can hardly get out of bed, it's so much worse than my regular depression I had before this. I crave sugar but I haven't had an appetite since 2013. When I eat food it doesn't taste good anymore. I keep making excuses to not even see my family, I've missed out on Christmas, Thanksgivings just to sleep all day. I love my family but I can't even drive because I'm too tired. I'm on 142 mg and it will take 2 more damn years just to get off this horrible medicine!. every time I try to taper I feel sick within 12 hours of taking my dose. I was told I metabolise too fast but they don't half dose at my clinic and I have to go their once a week! I'm so messed up with my sleeping schedule that I take my dose at different times of the day, the dr says to take it at the same time but I can't seem to do it. I'm tired of sweating all night and then waking up freezing, shaky and sick.for 10 years! I can't wear warm clothes in the winter because I'm always hot, my body always feels hot I just want to be my old self again but I'm afraid I'll never be happy again, did I damage my brain on this stuff? I can't live being this depressed any longer, 10 years is too long! I pray that God will relieve me and just let me die but I don;'t want to hurt my family. I am suffering so much I don't know how much longer I can stand it.I used to smile and laugh but I can't even force a smile. I have to fake being happy around my family and they don't know how to help me. Talking to my counselor doesn't help. I just feel like I'm giving up on life because I sleep a lot and I hope I don't wake up but I always do. I've made the biggest mistake of my life. I made it till I was 45 with no drugs or drinking! Why did I take that first pill? I'll never forgive myself. I just needed to tell someone how I'm feeling, thank you for listening.
@@nevermind5321 This might sound crazy, but sometimes it's the little things. To know if an experiment is working, we can only change one thing at a time. Therefore, start by over hydrating yourself before taking your dose. See if that change anything after about 10 days or so.
@@nevermind5321 I've seen you commenting in this section a lot. You mentioned that you have a counselor. Is this an actual therapist? Do you see a psychiatrist? You don't have to answer any of my questions, but I think it might be a good idea to go to therapy (individual as well as group) and to see a psychiatrist about your depression if you aren't already. Also, have you considered going on Suboxone? Obviously you would be dependent on that as well, at least for some time. But there are far less side effects than methadone. For example, it won't cause the sugar cravings, and most likely wouldn't cause lethargy and drowsiness. It works in a different way than methadone. Having suicidal ideation, or at least thoughts of wanting to be dead, as you know, isn't normal or healthy. Depression sucks. I understand, and I empathize--both with generally being depressed, as well as thinking that you would be better off dead. You deserve to have happiness in your life.
Congratulations on your long-term sobriety. That's awesome. And the fact that you are reaching out to anyone who might need some support is amazing. Rock on.
One of Tool's best songs! 'Sober' is a raw cry of pain and internal struggle. The energy it transmits is palpable, and the instrumental complexity always fascinates me. What a journey! Greetings from Portugal!
A friend of mine who was suffering from addiction took his own life in high school. This song was playing on repeat when his parents and I found him. He lost a scholarship, girlfriend, 3 jobs, and so much more because of his addiction. I hope you get to “start this over” and never touch H next time. It’s too bad we can’t just start things over. Love you KG.
Im sorry for you loss man this comment caught my attention. I also started using H when I was 16 and a half had 2 jobs a girl friend graduated early and just bought a bmw and everything I wanted. Once The H took over I lost everything. Just know I loved everyone that was trna get me sober my mom didnt find out till I was 18. He resting in peace now I bet he loved you guys dearly. Im sober now and I realized it was not worth it it takes time and being sober to realize it but when your addicted you'll never realize it. I feel for you man cause I started when my main homie died. Just remember your friend will always live threw you and dont make the same mistakes.
@Hunter Vonnegut Thanx for the suggestion!I checked out some of their songs and so far I liked "Graveyard shift" and "Screaming woods" and "Nuclear age" so far!
There's a shadow just behind me Shrouding every breath I take Making every promise empty Pointing every finger at me Waiting like a stalking butler Who upon the finger rests Murder now the path called must we Just before the son has come Jesus, won't you fucking whistle Something but the past and done? Jesus, won't you fucking whistle Something but the past and done? Why can't we not be sober? I just want to start this over Why can't we drink forever I just want to start this over I am just a worthless liar I am just an imbecile I will only complicate you Trust in me and fall as well I will find a center in you I will chew it up and leave I will work to elevate you Just enough to bring you down Mother Mary won't you whisper Something but what's past and done Mother Mary won't you whisper Something but what's past and done Why can't we not be sober? I just want to start this over Why can't we sleep forever I just want to start this over I am just a worthless liar I am just an imbecile I will only complicate you Trust in me and fall as well I will find a center in you I will chew it up and leave Trust me Why can't we not be sober? I just want to start things over Why can't we sleep forever I just want to start this over I want what I want
tool owes their fame to this video. it was so creepy and surreal, along with a great song, that it thrust them into the spotlight for everyone to actually take a minute to hear them.
I'm finally 3 years sober from all the drugs I used to do; ampetamines, opioids, alcohol, etc. Trust me guys you can do it too, I feel like a completely different person! If you're struggling believe in yourself, don't let it win and never give up. You've got this! ❤
The last decade where music felt real for me. I’m not nocking new music, there are surely great artists out there, but nothing feels as real to me as Tool.
To be Sober is the best emotion ever felt. Getting away from drugs or alcohol is a gratifying experience. You conquer the demons and feel your real emotions once again.
@@alanlabriola3810 i was being a smart ass....let's just say when meth is involved it dose get dicey bc I've thought I've heard voices...but not bad ones..I love music and I start hearing something tell me lyrics if I've been up for days...idk I was super drunk when I responded to the original text...and I think I said that by I thought they were talking about beer and weed...which looking back that was wrong to I totally agree on what she said..its just so damn hard the first 4 days....and depending on what drug it can be a month clean and u just feel dull u don't start feeling happiness and all that bullshit they preach...ur dopamines were all used by ur drug addiction..alot of emotions are triggered by dopamine
One of the hardest vocal chorus of all time. So powerful. I love introducing this song to friends and watch their reaction 😅 gives me satisfaction and they get chills
I used to hear this song then take a hard look at my life and remember back when I first started using substances...managed to shake most of them but still not all the way there. All they ever did was temporary numb me from dealing with working on myself as a person. It sounds crazy for me to say this thinking how I used to but Buddhism teachings really have helped me alot. Blessings to all life and good luck with your own struggles. Your never alone.
More people should look into buddhism. I consider it a philosophy, not a religion, and it embraces pragmatism, which should be alot more relateable to anyone that has problems with regular religion's dogmatism.
@@Puschit1 Yes, Buddhism is not a religion, it's a way of looking at life. Looking at reality. That's why it's not more popular in my opinion - people aren't interested in reality. People who say they seek truth are actually seeking comfort, the truth isn't always comforting. "before enlightenment: chop wood, carry water, after enlightenment: chop wood, carry water
I’m not a religious person in any way, my aunty is quite a high ranking Buddhist nun. It’s an interesting philosophy to live by. It’s essentially a handbook for happiness. So much of the content is resold as modern psychology.
@@samblack5313 Moreover, it's most peaceful movement you can imagine. Many religions claim to be peaceful but look at history, all those wars, prosecution and whatnot. You won't find that in buddhism.
My son introduced me to Tool. He was obsessed with them. I love them, too. He and his wife even took me to a Tool concert. It was mind-blowing. My son died recently at 46. I am getting a Third Eye tattoo to commemorate him. I am broken, but listening to Tool brings wonderful memories of him.
Bless you. You beautiful soul
God bless you
I'm so so so sorry for your loss.
We are all brothers and sisters in this wonderful music. Your son will forever be with you through us and music.
Sorry Diane! Much love.
I'm a recovering meth addict I injected at least a 8 ball a day for years . This song perfectly describes addiction . It reminds me why I can't go back and that there's nothing to go back to . 18 months clean and sober today . . .
Stay motivated, stay focused, stay alive....
Keep it up Chris. You're right,there's nothing to go back to...
Stay strong!
Awesome, awesome, awesome. Hope you’re doing well man.
Proud of u brother. Keep going. I kno it’s not easy, but nothing worth doing ever is.
I'm 83 years old and Tool is my favorite band! Greetings from Brazil!!
Rock the fuck on!
49 and let's gooooo! Finally got to see them live in NOLA!
😎👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸
Haha I'm 81 years old now you're older. Tag your IT
Love this ☝️
"I will work to elevate you, just enough to bring you down."
Solid truth.
?? Who said that
@@selinagroves7074 The lyrics
What?
Incredible fucking lyrics bro
💯
Just quit fentynal last sunday morning. Sunday night thru thrusday was a nightmare. 18 years of this shit. Waking up christmas morning completely sober and feeling better than expected.
How’s it going bud
@@Average_enjoyerrhe relapsed and od’ed, guaranteed.
@@TJ-W Sadly that "better than expected" feeling becomes boring and mundane quickly and many people go back to whatever they were doing even harder than before. I'm there now, and all the reasons I drank are glaring me in the face and I cannot escape them without drinking or using.
@@ramsesosirus
holy fuck take some responsibility dude
you’re just burying your head in the sand it’s sad
it’s an illusion with drugs and once I saw that at least I didn’t have a lie as a vice
things are still difficult for me but that doesn’t change no matter what I take
Deletion is always in the cards for myself. But in no way is a lie like drugs or alcohol going to be the reason.
Keep going! Never look back! Proud of you.
All these comments of people saying that they’ve ended their addiction or have been sober for a while. All of you amazing people keep strong and don’t give in. God bless you all.
Join them not too late
Lee Edmonds I haven’t been addicted to anything. Never drank alcohol, done drugs, or smoke. But I will remember to do that if things change for me.
@@crippledcrusader1321 I'm just here for the comments... never did opiates or other hard drugs....I just wanted to know what was in the box 🤷♂️
I have a long way to go..
lena spaid keep going on that path to recovery. I hope you keep going and break your addiction.
"I want what I want." Even before heroin & alcohol addiction these lyrics tapped a vein & hit a nerve that went beyond rock bottom. No other song so accurately & profoundly depicts the gnawing emptiness & diseased shadow aspect of spiraling addiction & depression. It hurts just as much clean as it did during my dependence which is the hardest part of living with these conditions.
Well said. Im 143 days sober today.
Edit: 7 months tomorrow
@@1badombre82 .
@@1badombre82 hell ya proud 👏 of u
Never had an addiction problem. I loved someone who had / has ...wish I could understand it more. I loved him. He may have loved me, but possibly not bc of his problem. I ll never know
It will get better if you stick with recovery to go back is a guaranteed painful death… be strong!
Alot of people interpret this video as someone struggling with addiction, but what i interpreted this song as for as long as i can remember listening to it, is someone dealing with the choices hes made in the past, and wanting to be free of them, while hating himself because of them, which for me is relatable. I was a liar, a snake, and a coward, and i still feel that way, and am reminded of all the people ive hurt.
Im a shitty person, but im changing, and i use this song to remind myself to stay on the good path.
me too brother we got this
Personal evolution is everything. That you have recognized and accept responsibility for your previous faults and frailties demonstrates that you are currently engaged in the act of becoming an improved version of your old self. Congratulations my friend. Keep going!
Don't beat yourself up. That's our job! Just kidding. We all have the capacity for being shitty or wonderful. We can choose. You have chosen to be wonderful. Now just focus on that joy & do things with love ☸️💜
🎉😂❤❤❤😂🎉 Brother for Brother and Sister
Congrats!
Self reflection is super important.
We should never hate ourselves for who we are but always strive to be a better person!
One of my closest friends died today of an 0verdose and he loved Tool more than any band. This is my first time listening to them and now I feel like he's with me thru this listening experience. Thank you tool.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers will be for you and all his friends and family.
The spirits always talk through music
your friend didn't know that tool was a listening experience instead of a drug addict;)
@@blacknoob6666 you don't know what that man experienced? Don't judge "drug addicts". It could happen to anyone. Even you. They are having their own journey. Sad one.
Dude im sorry for your loss
23 days clean from opiates. Man, am I feeling this song today. The struggle is real. One day at a time.
Congrats and a day at a time
One moment at a time 👌🏼 keep the hard work
Hang in there you got this!!!
YOU are a beautiful and strong woman, congratulations bby♡
Stay strong, because some of the worst situations of your life await you ahead. Maintain your conscious contact and build the strongest support system you can, cuz you will need them more than anything 🙏🤟
I didn’t understand this song when my dad would listen to it until i got older. It hurt knowing he battled addiction his whole life but he won in the end. He died the day after his birthday after finally being completely clean for 3 months. Tool reminds me of him, and I won’t ever stop listening to them.
Sorry for your loss
sorry for your loss but saying someone beat addiction let alone "won" after only being clean for 3 months is ridiculous
@jacencib Let em have this one.
@@jacencibwhat a tone deaf thing to say.
@@jacencibIf you don't have anything useful to say, don't say anything god damn
17.5 years sober. Still rock out to this shit as a reminder
30 years in November 24, hope I make it
@@43mackmobileyou will dawg
@@43mackmobile 💪
You will make it without a doubt, you've come a long way. Don't knw if u'll c this or not, but if you do, wanna say thanks a mil, this comment i interpret as the universe telling me I'll do it too, 6 months for me now. Stay good bro, for real.@@43mackmobile
Kudos to you!!!!!!! 💜I have mad respect for you! Congratulations on 17.5 years sober!!!!! I'm an alcoholic, and I just can't stop. 😵💫😵😩
My best friend passed away in May of 2020 from alcoholism. When we were teenagers we would sit and talk late into the night about life, music, girls, and the things we wanted for our futures. So often Tool was the soundtrack to our conversations.
I came here to listen to this because he's been on my mind lately and I wanted to remember what it felt like to still have my best friend. I wanted to relive, if only for a moment, the times when we were carefree and still naive to the harsh realities of life that would inevitably steal our youth and innocence.
❤️💖
Im sorry for the loss of your friend. Tool was on my radio a lot. I'm 41 now and I watched my ex slip into meth and so much more. Listening to this reminds me of my teen years with him.
Addiction is a monster that destroys everything.
~
Writing skills top notch, can relate 👌 be well
I also listen to Tool in order to feel closer to my best friend who passed. She was killed in an accident by a drunk driver. Words can't express how hard this shit is. Hang in there 🖤
Still gives me chills when he screams, "Whyyyyy can't we not be sober!"
Love this band.
I read your comment exactly at that line! Twice the chills ~~
@@jacobduncan7548 So reaply works like 2^2
SAME BRO
Same here, a stripper once hollered out loud that part givin me a lap dance, twas both exhilarating and disturbing
feel this song deeply! chills as well!
Not really comfortable talking about my sobriety with anyone yet. For some reason i felt compelled to here. 5 months, 3 days, 2 hrs & 14 mins is when i last touched it. Thank u for this.
2 years 347 days. We got this and will not go back. I don't talk about it much either.
A lot of sober addicts don't because deep down they want to have that option, just in case, so they don't have to feel guilty of they take it because no one will judge them if no one knows.
MAY MY COMMENT FIND YOU FARTHER ALONG IN YOUR RECOVERY. HATS OFF TO YOU.
18 months 🙏🏻
U should be super proud! That is awesome
59 y/o, sober 32 years and I can still relate to this song......
Awesome! And yeah, the past will always be part of us. It's what we do with it that determines our future. It's not always easy, but it's always true.
How? How did you get clean?
I feel like you are not be honest? let go and be free or just keep being a piece of shit
Congrats being sober most of your life, I hope to get there im 35 and I want it
32 years last month. Way to go!!
I am five months sober and hearing this song now described me exactly how I was. Being a slave to the bottle. But now today I'm free one day at a time.
Congratulations to you. Be proud of yourself and stay strong
I never get addicted to anything but I have to say congratulations
Congratulations! Stay that way I belive in you💯
Congratulations...keep going 3 years 4 months here💪odaat
Congrats. I am right behind ya. Couple more weeks and I hit 5 months.
Can’t believe we’re getting a new TOOL Album, TOOL on streaming services and there videos on TH-cam. What a time man...
I'm cuming
What a time to ride the spiral!!
My heart cant take much more lol
They finally caught on to the digital age
to be alive and breathing
I remember getting ready to go to my night job, this coming on mtv, and when I heard those opening chords, I was hooked! I called in sick, ran to the store to get the cassette tape (cd was too expensive then) and have never looked back! That was a little over 25 years ago. Never thought I’d be in my 50’s and listening to TOOL. May I never stop, may they never stop!
Love you bro!
haha i love this
Great! 🤘🏼
58 HERE AND ROCKING IT.THIS SONG HAS SO MUCH MEANING AND FEELINGS FOR ME
I still remember when I was like 3,back in 2004 mtv played some reboots and this came up. I’ve been trying to find the same sound of the opening and I finally found it I can rest easy knowing I’m in parabola now
Tool changed my whole life... Into an awesome dream, but it'll happen, if and when want! Dieser Facettenreichtum, die melodiöse dröhenden Basslines, die original und neuartig sind...! Und, um nicht zu vergessen: Danny Carey, the best drummer! Unglaublich... Die Musik ist so vielschichtig und subtile wie das Booklet von Lateralus... Genug von mir
18 years sober this year in 2022,... one day at a time.
Prayers to those who are still out there, sick and suffering in darkness, with the disease of alcoholism and/or drugs. I hope you find the light, and some peace, one day soon. 🙏
Stay strong and hang in there.
Congrats. I hit 18 years this year, California sober, but alot better then I was
just starting my journey at 2 months sober, best wishes to both of you
I'm 13 months sober working on 14 one day at a time hell one minute at a time on some days
thanks man, haven't had a drink for 6 years now but still struggling with addiction. all the best to you and yours.
ROCK ON FRIEND.12 YEARS SOBER.FRIEND OF BILL W. AND JESUS
The breakdown
"I am just a worthless liar, I am just an imbecile, I will only complicate you, trust in me and fall as well. I will find a center in you, I will chew it up and leave... Trust me"
ALWAYS sends chills down my spine. I personally have never struggled with addiction but this song and band is truly amazing.
@@ahhwe-any7434 😮
@@dinoshdeen2507 I made that late. I had jabs. It was a fail. U never saw me
@Hunter Vonnegut going there now will let you know what I thought
This is the definition of my last relationship.
S.w.f.s.l.
12yrs of alcoholism in the past today. Wish me luck...
I relapsed. Sorry I let y'all down. I'm just going through shit but Holy crap I had no idea strangers would support me. That is very sweet. I'm gonna do this again. I'm crying right now typing this but I got more love on here than i get in person. Thank you all for your kindness and generosity. Seriously thank you 🤧✌❤
You got this!! I’m coming up on 4 years... congratulations !!!
Quitter.
Good luck brother. I've had a constant struggle with this, still drinking right now but in the process of recovering. I know the demon stay strong!!
Hang in there brother.
@@StinkyGreenBud yeah fuck off m8
So beautiful how you associate your son with music. Can never break that bond! 💥💫🙏🏼🙏🏼
The raw emotion of this song is the reason why I started listening to Tool.
this song is epic
it is beautiful
That painful "why" kills me every time.
Youll like my song “chasms”
I felt the opposite this was the song that made me not care for tool. I wasnt crazy into them to begin with but this song is just too soft. For a rock song who wants to hear about someone "getting sober".?
Been sober for 9 years! 6/19/2011. I quit for my kids, especially for my son. I don't remember celebrating his 1st birthday. Quit a week after his 1st birthday cold turkey.
❤❤❤
Keep going!!
Respect
I wish my dad would stop using for me I’m his only kid but he don’t care he only cares about drugs and his girlfriend he’s been 21 days clean because he is in jail
That's great!!! 💙💙
You have giant balls 💯
I was sober for 7 years until 4 days ago. I lost my grandmother and aunt. my father in law passed yesterday. I'm hope u all stay strong and ask god for the strength overcome the worst times so as not to fall back. my grandmother loved me at my worst when no one else did. I'll get a hold of this. I got kids that need me. " it's hard when people don't understand addiction, "it's lonely
Stop now while you are ahead. You can do this. Don’t let it get farther than it has to and harder to overcome.
If you need someone to talk with im here for ya, clean for 2 days now and its so hard, I hope things get better for you bro
You can do this!! Stay strong and healthy 💖
Maybe a lil late replying but I completely understand. I've had soberity, then lost it. It is lonely and it does suck. But some of us do understand. Stay strong, wish you the best and hope you're back on your feet. Things can't suck forever man. Even the sun shines on a dogs ass once in a while.
Stay strong!
This is one of the very rare bands that does something totally unique and is on another level of inspiration, technique and creativity.
To all of you on your sobriety journey, stay strong. You are worth it.
Thank you for this
❤
Sobriety is a privilege, not a right
@@43mackmobile hush it
It's impossible.
In my opinion Maynard is one of the best at what he does. His musical & artistic gifts are proven with every song. TOOL, your group & Maynard ROCKS.
Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.
@@adamjones6819 oh my God it adam jones
@@adamjones6819 holy shit
There's a humanity to stop motion that CGI can never emulate. This is a classic example
Last 39 se
Final Riff equal to any ever
I think that part of it comes from stop motion (and other practical effects) being real. Even if they aren't totally convincing they are still real things that physically exist in reality which lends them a certain emotional weight that CGI very often lacks. This clip is disgustingly beautiful, and I love it.
Another example would be the creatures in the Evil Dead movies. They aren't totally believable, but they do physically exist, which makes them somewhat "scarier" than most CGI monsters.
That's no CGI, It's clay
Stop motion is way more entertaining.
because they are real things that are actually moving.
Tool's music has gotten me through the toughest times of my life. I had an undiagnosed brain tumour and ended up being on bipolar medication for over a decade before it was discovered. I fell in love with Tool as an apprentice, was privileged enough to see them live in the early 2000's. I know I'm not alone in expressing my gratitude for their hard work and commitment to the purity of their artform. I am doing ok now, I still feel a bit lost sometimes, but I'm certain I'm not the only one who values solitude and looks forward to what is next, whatever that may be
I'm happy for you. You've certainly been through a lot. You're a strong person. Wish you the best. Also, Solitude can be empowering at times.
Misdiagnosis and the journey that goes with it is so much harder. So glad you are doing well now. Stay strong.
Lyrics
There's a shadow just behind me
Shrouding every step I take
Making every promise empty
Pointing every finger at me
Waiting like a stalking butler
Who upon the finger rests
Murder now the path of must we
Just because the son has come
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
Something but the past and done?
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
Something but the past and done?
Why can't we not be sober?
Just want to start this over
And why can't we drink forever?
I just want to start this over
I am just a worthless liar
I am just an imbecile
I will only complicate you
Trust in me and fall as well
I will find a center in you
I will chew it up and leave
I will work to elevate you
Just enough to bring you down
Mother Mary, won't you whisper?
Something but what's past and done
Mother Mary, won't you whisper?
Something but the past and done
Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start this over
And why can't we sleep forever?
I just want to start this over
Why?
I am just a worthless liar
I am just an imbecile
I will only complicate you
Trust in me and fall as well
I will find a center in you
I will chew it up and leave
Trust me
Trust me
Trust me
Trust me
Trust me
Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start things over
And why can't we sleep forever?
I just want to start this over
Why?
I want what I want
I want what I want
I want what I want
I want what I want
*me who has them memorized*
Fallen Angel Testimony
People like you are the best❤
They're literally captioned in the video
@@asmithii84 you listen with captions ?
My dad showed this to me when I was 12. A few months later, he spiraled into chaos with addictions. I am 20 now and I wish I understood what he was trying to tell me sooner.
IKTF, hang in there, you'll heal.
R u serious!? That's a tough one.
It was not your responsibility to understand that. He was not right to ask that of you, though I am sure he didn't have the capacity to comprehend that at the time. In short, it was not your fault..
@@generationalmiranda5633 it is. I don't talk to him much anymore. I just hope he's clean now
@@generationalmiranda5633 I know, but I wish I did. I could have told someone. Maybe it would have helped him before everything happened.
I remember when just a few months ago I was listening to this while I was still a complete junky, blowing whatever I could to stay away from being sober but at the same time praying for someone in my family to find me the way I was and save me, I’m now 3 months sober and I still listen to this track because of the fact that it holds a major part of my heart. When I was addicted I dreamt of being a kid quite literally, I dreamt of not having any of the stresses I had and everything being perfect again, but woke up with everything the same, and that made me keep going back. The clarity that sobriety gives you after giving a good portion of your life to drugs is insane, you see what you’ve done to the people around you. How you’ve harmed people, you get some memories back but from what I’ve Been told they’ll never fully come back. It’s insane but to anyone who wants to sober up try to make the effort, remove yourself from the situation if you’re strong enough and kick your demons asses. And once it’s over you’ll be stronger than you’ve ever been
That's the truth, fair play hope you're well 👍
Excellent work soldier
🤜🤛
Congratulations brother stay strong
Good for you, but I usually don't advise people to wait around hoping for someone to save them from their lives. It's a crap shoot. I guess it depends who you have, but at my lowest point ever I had to save myself. You need the same strengths to stick with it, so you might as well use the strength to get yourself out. That's my experience, anyway.
Tool will always be one of my top Rock Bands 😮ever ❤. Even in 2024 😅
Memories of a long lost time when MTV was still actually good.
I miss waking up and throwing on mtv to listen to the music and watch videos now it's all crap with no music
@@AROY413 Headbangers Ball late at night. Ricky Rackman or Rob Zombie?
beavis and butthead was the best and i do miss music videos when they meant something
audio and video is so guey, yeh
I know right?!!
I remember seeing this video for the first time on MTV, so unsettling, but unable to look away.
Yeah remember Music Videos lol, now it's pregnant teens and other assorted hot 🔥 garbage
I remember it too that was a long ass time ago now the world is insane at least to me
Me too
Me tool
Are you still on that path
I genuinely love that they never let the bass sit in the background
To be honest the guitar spends more time sitting in the background. And other (tool) songs almost seem to put a limit or a purge on snare hits.
Seeing them live, nothing dominates, everything is a piece of the puzzle. It’s cool.
CANNOT HAVE IT LOUD ENOUGH!
¹
Bass player messege approved.
Remember bros. Drugs arent waht makes you addicted. Its the mentality you have behind them. Its all kn your head and the feeling you get that your receptors become attached too. You can fight it. YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU REALIZE. DONT EVER GIVE UP. YOU ARE A KING AND QUEEN! JUST KNOW IM BEHIND YOU ALL IN SPIRIT!
This.. this right here. So many more people need to read and understand this.
Not an alcoholic but this song still had a special meaning to me when it came out. I suffered from heavy panic disorder and depression, drinking would make it better but the panic would always hit me harder when I sobered up. Finally got on the right meds and have been doing great since.
Respect to everyone who has overcome alcoholism and gotten their addiction under control!
Congratulations and this comment is fucking epic and so truthful!!! Much respect brotha🤘🔥
Their music is so intense, each song has such an effect on me. Love it
Crazy
This is impressive. As a guy who has tried making stop motion, I can say that you will need to be the most patient human being ever to take pictures, create, and move the characters frame by frame.
Remove con. Were tak me. Air. OxmemA yeanow
@@tinaewan262 help need resources
My son gave me all the tool CD’s in a tool box for Christmas. I loved him so much. RIP my love. Christopher 1982-2023
❤
41 is hard
RIP
I'm sorry for your loss
I was born the same year my condolences 😞
TOOL. These boys keep me sane. 🎶
Thank god for music like this so we realize we are not alone when life is overwhelming. I grew up Catholic and like the story of Jesus as well. But when life, people, and the world get you down. You need to have faitha and find that fight inside yourself. Love everyone, but surround yourself with good people. God bless.
3:44 definitely my favorite and probably one of the best breakdowns ever in rock
Struggling just to stay alive... love you all
Keep going 💪🏻
stay strong!
Stay strong don’t give up 💪🏻
I may not know you, but I care about you. Keep fighting.
Hope you're doing okay bro
My brother is sober from alcohol for almost one year and I'm proud of him.
@@kennethnelson5522 You are literally no longer addicted at all no body is proud of you.
@@overused6632 Yeah I kind of get still being addicted maybe after 1 year, especially with alcoholism, but 16 years? Ain't no way you have an addiction with it anymore, it's like someone who's never smoked a cigarette in his life saying he hasn't smoked a cigarette since (his birth year).
@@pipthewarrior3738 Kinda rude of you to say that. Im proud of them just cause you aren't doesnt mean nobody is.
@@kennethnelson5522 🎉
@@MaxFax3248 Dude that's like saying I'm proud of my brother for never having smoked in his life, duh I am but it's not like he should be celebrated for it.
Whenever I get the feeling of giving in to my cravings I am putting this song on maximum volume. This helps so immensely to stay strong.
I'm fighting every day to not drown in liquor , I feel like I'm dying. But I'm still living
I will too.
complete opposite for me. craving always gets through the roof. because I listened to songs like these when I was on, I guess.
@@berserkeraztec1039 feel you. I hated liquor until I had to stop the good shit and needed a cheap alternative to get wasted. still better than being sober.
does the opposite for me! whats wrong with me? or you?
My boyfriend whom I've known for almost two years now but I recently started dating introduced me to TOOL. He talked to me a few times about them and told me earlier this year that he was gonna see TOOL live. He asked me if I liked them and I said no because at the time I had only heard 2 or 3 songs by them, so I assumed I wouldn't enjoy their music. Recently within these past 3 or 4 months I've been listening to some TOOL songs because i know that my boyfriend really enjoys them. This song being one of them. I am almost 8 months clean of something that isn't exactly what this song is talking about, but i feel like I can understand and relate to it. Everytime i listen to sober i get reminded of why i want to stay clean and how I never want to live that life again. It reminds me of how bad it was and what i don't miss from that point in my life. But this song also reminds me of my boyfriend as he showed me this band and hes one of the reasons i want to stay clean for. He has shown me endless love and support and i dont know what i wouldve done without him being there for me. I'm very thankful that i changed my mind on this band and I get to listen to this song becuase its become one that I will continue to love and come back to at my worst and best moments. Thank you.
Sounds like your very blessed. They say you have to do it yourself. But I don't think that to be true. Love can overcome
Tool is an acquired taste, welcome aboard!
This one song got me legitimately sober. Drank for so long and after hearing it the first time, realized how fucked up I was. Song is haunting and amazing.
Do you have any advice on how to stay sober
And you can have more than one. Preferably some that are selfless in nature, maybe just to be a better person and to not hurt the ones you love
I remember seeing and hearing this for the first time on MTV (back when they actually played music...mourn for those days) and was blown away. Been a Tool fan since.
Awww yes them good Ole days
May 1997? Around 11:30?
Yep I knew the song from the radio already but seeing this video on MTV as a younger dude freaked me the fuck out. What an incredible song and really cool video.
"I will work to elevate you, just enough to bring you down." So very true because once your in "That place" you don't come back quite the same...
Drugs and alcohol slowly rob you of your happiness and enjoyment for just about everything in life. Trust me, if you don't do drugs please never do.
Worst decision I've ever made was trying to self medicate my depression this way, it just makes it worse. Edit: been sober for around 3 years at this point, feeling better than ever!
15 minutes clean from devils dandruff and this song describes how I feel so much. Shi do get better I hope *praying emoji*
RIP my girl Chastity. At 46 gone too soon. Addiction n depression plagued you but you didnt deserve to leave us. Love n miss you every fucking day.
Day 23 Marlboro reds free. No wheezing no running nose... feels good to breathe and not smell like butts
So sorry for your loss. I'm a recovering addict, 3 years now
8 months of no smoking. Feeling great. This song is a great example of what I felt on my previous 20 unsuccesful attempts. Keep it up brothers and sisters!
WAY TO GO !!!
My 1 year anniversary is 2 weeks away. Pack a day habit for 20 years prior. Took me 6 weeks to kick.
I mistakenly read 8 minutes and thought isn't that a bit premature to start celebrating.
1 year today folks. Nothing can stop us!
Just "20 unsuccessful attempts"? Mark Twain once said, "“Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times.” Good for you, I'm on my thousandth time.
Almost 4 years sober from alcohol and this song is one of the reasons! If you’re suffering from alcoholism listen to this song, get the lyrics, and song along it’ll make you think twice before picking up a bottle again! 💯🖤🙏🏽
way to go!🥰
@@EricCampbellUAV yep
Were it that simple.
If I could stay sober, maybe I'd feel less dead inside, but it's easier said than done. I've tried countless times now and I always give in to the pain, one day I'll give up once and for all. You ever feel something before it happens and know it to be true? That's how chronic depression, melancholy, and suicidal ideation makes things feel, almost as if there's no way to stop yourself from destroying yourself to forget the pain of this world.
To the guy who discovered Tool at 51, I'm 63 and just heard Sober on the radio and loved it. Looked into the band and BAM!! I haven't stopped listening to Tool since. I still jam to the others but always finish the night with plenty of Tool. Their addicting with such great songs
one of the best bands we have had as humanity. The raw emotion thats put into these songs is unlike any other music i have found. Seen them live on the 25th and they sound like studio quality still.
Just tonight 11/15/2023, someone recommended that I listen to Schism and Sober, never having listened to Tool before. Wow...I have a lot of listening to do. This year has been all things 80's/90's/Seattle grunge (I love Alice in Chains from the Layne era). Tool seems to be fitting in with the sound I never knew I loved. All this at age 68.
lol old people are so cringe
What’s cringe is that you live in a shit world with nothing to look forward to, and you think you’re cool and can get on the internet and say hurp durr oLd pPl arE CriNge. Enjoy your shit life douchebag, your face is cringe
believe it or not but when i was 14 i used to go to austin access channel and listen to raw time and visit with dave the guy running it and he used to promote good bands as much as possible and he had a basket of cds he would let you choose from and that was the first time i heard tool opiate. i got the cd demo and haven't stopped listening since! amazing band and beginning album.
I went crowd surfing to this song back in 1997 on the Aenima tour. I was about 14 years old. it changed my life!
You're such a liar too
Good ol days when we could be young and not fearful at a concert.
Holy shit!!!! Pure fuckin adrenaline dude!
Me too!🎉
@@jenniferhendrix5304 sweet as! it was def some next level shit ^^
My oldest brother was the biggest tool fan as a teenager, played the living hell out of their albums and drove my parents crazy. He later got addicted to meth and hit rock bottom.
He's sober almost 10 years now, an interstate trucker and still listens to Tool
Wow you're story almost stopped my heart, I'm truly happy he got better. Sending you guys my love ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Why talkin on TH-cam about family affairs??? You don`t have friends, have you?
@@martinsprenz2872 no I don't, nobody loves me. Will you be my friend
Wasted
@@martinsprenz2872 bitch take that shit elsewhere. Dude told a good story about his brother. What are you contributing?
Never give up on emotion. Even if it is the only thing you have.
This song always makes me think about what my mom went through trying to quit drinking (she never succeeded) alcohol is probably the worst drug to ever exist and its perfectly legal
Kyle Smith man I know how that is
Damn straight
I prefer to call it funny water
RIGHT
I'm sorry your mom was an alcoholic! My step dad was too and it sucked!
Honestly tool is and always will remain as my favourite artist to sing me through tough times, Am just a kid who is in high school but i know for a fact that these guys will be in my head till the grave.
It's cool to see younger generations genuinely enjoying and "getting" music from my childhood. Wonder how different things are for you compared to me. Walking around high school in the late 90s and early 00s jamming out to Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, etc with my Sony walkman and behind the neck headphones. Guess things aren't too terribly different today.
You'll grow out of it. Trust me. You don't want to be the guy that still listens to the same music from their childhood. That's just sad.
My boss introduced me to this song. I should give him a raise
I think you need to get sober
Lol
Check out Prison Sex and 46 and 2, also by Tool. Great songs.
The narc battle begins stand my soul
Ur boss is awesome
Work to elevate you just enough to bring you down...as a music writer I can legitimately tell you it was an honor to work for bands like tool and produce songs that last ever more...legitametly and surely I will divulge some people waste their lives writing music that is worthless
I could remember several years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms
Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.
Can you help me with the reliable source. I'm 64 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Greece. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
YES very sure of Dr.raymycology. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
YES very sure of Dr.raymycology. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
YES.. he’s Dr.raymycology. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Wait a minute, this isn't "Tool - Sober [hq - full screen]"?
Oh the times
Indeed good man
Aaaah
I prefeer that video...
@@AaronTheSilver ikr, can they not work out interlaced video filters ffs.
I am ten months clean and sober today after my brother and dad both died in addiction i am no longer homeless and helping others. Believe it or not im actually a U.K Hip Hop rapper too lol and just found this band ! Great music ❤️ Whoever needs to read this , you are not alone, it WILL pass , take csre of yourselves
Congrats on 10 months!🎉
@benzahiphop Big up yourself. 10 months is something to be proud of and doesn't come easy.
thank you so much Paul 🙂 one day at a time mate
@@carlinj6152 thank you so much
Me too. Lost my father to it. Used to drink and do heroin with him. Been off the smack for 8 years, full time at least with a slip here and there, but am 7 and 1/2 months off methadone and alcohol.
10 years sober in December, God willing, one day at a time
It’s hard not to hear the heartfelt emotions in his singing, the struggle is most definitely real...
This was the first Tool song I ever heard in 1993, I was 13... completely changed my appreciation for music, I watched the video clip at about 2am on Rage and couldn't believe what I was seeing or hearing. Been a fan ever since.
If I listened to the same music I did when I was 13, it would mean I didn't grow as a person. That my tastes did not change. That I did not develop.
@salazam 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just because someone listens to the same music that they did when they were young, doesn't mean that they haven't listened to and enjoyed anything else since 🤣 what a stupid fkn comment.
@@salazam Not what he said, no need to be a c.....t. Being a fan doesn't mean you keep listening to them forever or never move to new bands. And listening to new bands has nothing to do with "developing as a person", that's a lame take. You can be the best person without haiving listened to music ever. For instance, I am a huge black sabbath fan and it's still my favourute band but i never listen to them anymore.
The moment you understand, what ‘worth waiting” really means. TOOL, for endless amount of times, has literally saved my day, my life, my mind. 💎
Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.
67 this week, sober since 1988 (5 weeks in rehab), never listened to a whole Tool song until now. I have some catching up to do, yeah....
It's been 25 years since the first time I heard this song and I still get goosebumps every fucking time.
One of the greatest songs ever written with a astounding video, my religion.
Absolutely
now you probably won’t believe this but my dad helped make this so thank you for complimenting it 😁
Strolling through the comments, I see a lot of my brothers and sisters in addiction. (By extension, most of us are brothers and sisters in mental illness as well.) I just celebrated 18 years clean, sober, and in recovery without a relapse. If you ever need to talk, just reach out.
I've been on methadone for 10 lousy years. I was never using Heroin just pain meds and it would have been so easy to stop taking them but I thought methadone would make me happy (I suffer from depression and anxiety (my entire life) but it just makes me depressed, so much I can hardly get out of bed, it's so much worse than my regular depression I had before this. I crave sugar but I haven't had an appetite since 2013. When I eat food it doesn't taste good anymore. I keep making excuses to not even see my family, I've missed out on Christmas, Thanksgivings just to sleep all day. I love my family but I can't even drive because I'm too tired. I'm on 142 mg and it will take 2 more damn years just to get off this horrible medicine!. every time I try to taper I feel sick within 12 hours of taking my dose. I was told I metabolise too fast but they don't half dose at my clinic and I have to go their once a week! I'm so messed up with my sleeping schedule that I take my dose at different times of the day, the dr says to take it at the same time but I can't seem to do it. I'm tired of sweating all night and then waking up freezing, shaky and sick.for 10 years! I can't wear warm clothes in the winter because I'm always hot, my body always feels hot I just want to be my old self again but I'm afraid I'll never be happy again, did I damage my brain on this stuff? I can't live being this depressed any longer, 10 years is too long! I pray that God will relieve me and just let me die but I don;'t want to hurt my family. I am suffering so much I don't know how much longer I can stand it.I used to smile and laugh but I can't even force a smile. I have to fake being happy around my family and they don't know how to help me. Talking to my counselor doesn't help. I just feel like I'm giving up on life because I sleep a lot and I hope I don't wake up but I always do. I've made the biggest mistake of my life. I made it till I was 45 with no drugs or drinking! Why did I take that first pill? I'll never forgive myself. I just needed to tell someone how I'm feeling, thank you for listening.
@@nevermind5321 This might sound crazy, but sometimes it's the little things. To know if an experiment is working, we can only change one thing at a time. Therefore, start by over hydrating yourself before taking your dose. See if that change anything after about 10 days or so.
@@nevermind5321 I've seen you commenting in this section a lot. You mentioned that you have a counselor. Is this an actual therapist? Do you see a psychiatrist?
You don't have to answer any of my questions, but I think it might be a good idea to go to therapy (individual as well as group) and to see a psychiatrist about your depression if you aren't already.
Also, have you considered going on Suboxone? Obviously you would be dependent on that as well, at least for some time. But there are far less side effects than methadone. For example, it won't cause the sugar cravings, and most likely wouldn't cause lethargy and drowsiness. It works in a different way than methadone.
Having suicidal ideation, or at least thoughts of wanting to be dead, as you know, isn't normal or healthy.
Depression sucks. I understand, and I empathize--both with generally being depressed, as well as thinking that you would be better off dead.
You deserve to have happiness in your life.
Congratulations on your long-term sobriety. That's awesome. And the fact that you are reaching out to anyone who might need some support is amazing. Rock on.
@@rto1967 I will try that.. Thank you for caring and giving me advice.
One of Tool's best songs! 'Sober' is a raw cry of pain and internal struggle. The energy it transmits is palpable, and the instrumental complexity always fascinates me. What a journey! Greetings from Portugal!
And yet some of us beat the demon. I absolutely love this song
I couldn't beat it until I had Jesus to be honest
I need him
I'm the only one that did in my friend group. Everyone else is dead.
@@mischr13 Sorry to hear about your friends.Glad your still around.
@@577buttfan thank you friend, I appreciate you ♥
My uncle was a huge Tool fan and recently passed away due to an accidental overdose. This song hits especially hard for me
Sorry for you're loss, my uncle passed the same way 2014 RIP
@Marcus Starman really dude
Better this than eulogy
100th likr
Hooiiii
Living with alcoholic father
Discovered this song recently, damn, TOOL is far more than just music
"Tool is an experience." - Some fans
@@Syncopated_ that's because it is, taking you into an unknown path
Welcome to the fold
@@Syncopated_ I can attest to that fact
@mountaingoat1003 Would ibogaine help me kick Benzos?
One of the best bands that tells the truth. Fan since the beginning. I'm old now and love this song!!!
Discovered TOOL 3 months ago. I'm an addict now. Thank you life!
Better late than never.
Guillaume Parola welcome to the club my friend
Me too
Is funny that you qre saying that Tool is your addiction in a song about adictions
The worst part is you'll never hear Tool for the first time again
A friend of mine who was suffering from addiction took his own life in high school. This song was playing on repeat when his parents and I found him. He lost a scholarship, girlfriend, 3 jobs, and so much more because of his addiction. I hope you get to “start this over” and never touch H next time.
It’s too bad we can’t just start things over.
Love you KG.
Im sorry for you loss man this comment caught my attention. I also started using H when I was 16 and a half had 2 jobs a girl friend graduated early and just bought a bmw and everything I wanted. Once The H took over I lost everything. Just know I loved everyone that was trna get me sober my mom didnt find out till I was 18. He resting in peace now I bet he loved you guys dearly. Im sober now and I realized it was not worth it it takes time and being sober to realize it but when your addicted you'll never realize it. I feel for you man cause I started when my main homie died. Just remember your friend will always live threw you and dont make the same mistakes.
I'm so sorry for your loss
He killed himself to get away from you. You're a bad friend. None of my friends ever killed themselves.
@@salazamthe band is called "tool" not "troll".
19 years clean and I still don't miss the party.
God is good.
Right on.
who
You are good friend.. more than you think.
Awesome, Keep the faith sister.
Spinoza’s is the best view of god.
The animation in the video overshadows the music. It's a nightmarish masterpiece.
Powerful,powerful song with truly profound lyrics and that ever present stirring bass line that is Tool's signature style!
@Hunter Vonnegut Thanx for the suggestion!I checked out some of their songs and so far I liked "Graveyard shift" and "Screaming woods" and "Nuclear age" so far!
There's a shadow just behind me
Shrouding every breath I take
Making every promise empty
Pointing every finger at me
Waiting like a stalking butler
Who upon the finger rests
Murder now the path called must we
Just before the son has come
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
Something but the past and done?
Jesus, won't you fucking whistle
Something but the past and done?
Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start this over
Why can't we drink forever
I just want to start this over
I am just a worthless liar
I am just an imbecile
I will only complicate you
Trust in me and fall as well
I will find a center in you
I will chew it up and leave
I will work to elevate you
Just enough to bring you down
Mother Mary won't you whisper
Something but what's past and done
Mother Mary won't you whisper
Something but what's past and done
Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start this over
Why can't we sleep forever
I just want to start this over
I am just a worthless liar
I am just an imbecile
I will only complicate you
Trust in me and fall as well
I will find a center in you
I will chew it up and leave
Trust me
Why can't we not be sober?
I just want to start things over
Why can't we sleep forever
I just want to start this over
I want what I want
Thanks man🤘🤘🤘
it's every shadow just behind me...
Thanks man
Sounded like it said shrouding every step I take too, but ion know. Either way cheers man
Thanks Buzz Lightyear.
tool owes their fame to this video. it was so creepy and surreal, along with a great song, that it thrust them into the spotlight for everyone to actually take a minute to hear them.
and the quay brothers whatever they called
Your still here
Nailed it
I'm finally 3 years sober from all the drugs I used to do; ampetamines, opioids, alcohol, etc. Trust me guys you can do it too, I feel like a completely different person! If you're struggling believe in yourself, don't let it win and never give up. You've got this! ❤
The last decade where music felt real for me. I’m not nocking new music, there are surely great artists out there, but nothing feels as real to me as Tool.
Or nirvana. There’s no substance or culture in todays music
I honestly don't like any music after '99.
Check Out Gojira. :)
Tool is too real for some
To be Sober is the best emotion ever felt. Getting away from drugs or alcohol is a gratifying experience. You conquer the demons and feel your real emotions once again.
Oh is that right??u ever been up for days?
@@cashhabits1794 no, how's that feel?
@@alanlabriola3810 i was being a smart ass....let's just say when meth is involved it dose get dicey bc I've thought I've heard voices...but not bad ones..I love music and I start hearing something tell me lyrics if I've been up for days...idk I was super drunk when I responded to the original text...and I think I said that by I thought they were talking about beer and weed...which looking back that was wrong to I totally agree on what she said..its just so damn hard the first 4 days....and depending on what drug it can be a month clean and u just feel dull u don't start feeling happiness and all that bullshit they preach...ur dopamines were all used by ur drug addiction..alot of emotions are triggered by dopamine
Or not that dopamines are non exist its ur brain was re-taught to only release them when you get high
Your no more of a person than what you have been though in this world no matter how much you understand but it's understanding that matters
One of the hardest vocal chorus of all time. So powerful. I love introducing this song to friends and watch their reaction 😅 gives me satisfaction and they get chills
I wish I could hear tool again for the first time
gay
So cringe
thanks! @@ricky_bobby1333
Own it! @@swi616
Listening to this song as I get sober, shit makes me cry.
I'm 41. I was barely a teenager when this song dropped! Timeless!!!
Got into tool in my teens as well, just like 5 or 6 years ago. timeless indeed.
55, got divorced that year, never started to listen to it again much till Bieden won,
My only question now is: What is going to happen to "The Pot" fan music video?
Ikr
And Right in Two?
The Grudge?
fawfulmark2 its a good fucking video🤘
It's not a Fan Video! Both the Pot "Fan video" and the Right in two one are Videos not made for the Tool music and not by the Uploaders
i was sober when i first heard this song back in 1993
now im a raging alcoholic ....thank you TOOL
You must be young like Myself!
I got 2 wives I can blame, but yeah,
Rip says hell yes. Whats the next level
but you missed the message, he is on heroin, not a baby drug like alcohol. thats like me bitching about coffee
@@jayboyee452 except that alcohol withdrawal can fucking kill you dude, stop showing everyone how dumb you are.
one of my favorite songs from tool im only 12 but i love tool one of the best bands out there same with blacksabboth iron madien
I used to hear this song then take a hard look at my life and remember back when I first started using substances...managed to shake most of them but still not all the way there. All they ever did was temporary numb me from dealing with working on myself as a person. It sounds crazy for me to say this thinking how I used to but Buddhism teachings really have helped me alot. Blessings to all life and good luck with your own struggles. Your never alone.
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More people should look into buddhism. I consider it a philosophy, not a religion, and it embraces pragmatism, which should be alot more relateable to anyone that has problems with regular religion's dogmatism.
@@Puschit1 Yes, Buddhism is not a religion, it's a way of looking at life. Looking at reality. That's why it's not more popular in my opinion - people aren't interested in reality. People who say they seek truth are actually seeking comfort, the truth isn't always comforting. "before enlightenment: chop wood, carry water, after enlightenment: chop wood, carry water
I’m not a religious person in any way, my aunty is quite a high ranking Buddhist nun. It’s an interesting philosophy to live by. It’s essentially a handbook for happiness. So much of the content is resold as modern psychology.
@@samblack5313 Moreover, it's most peaceful movement you can imagine. Many religions claim to be peaceful but look at history, all those wars, prosecution and whatnot. You won't find that in buddhism.